Engineer, Process

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Engineer, Process

Engineering & Projects

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Posting Start Date: 5/20/26

Posting End Date:

Org Unit:

Engineering

Location:

Selkirk, NY

Salary Range:

$98,586 - $149,938

Chemistry that Matters

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It's all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let's explore what matters!

As one of the world's largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society's future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE portfolio. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values - Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver - are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. "What Matters" is making a meaningful impact for the world - through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our benefits here at SABIC, please visit: www.yoursabicbenefits.com

Job Summary

Act as subject matter expert for tank and vessel relief sizing analysis. Develop site strategy to ensure a valid contingency analysis for all site reliefs, including prioritization of efforts to update or correct analyses, and oversee implementation of that strategy with support of contract resources as necessary.

Act as process engineering support to the units, developing in-depth process area knowledge by driving tactical and strategic process improvements in key unit priorities, such as:

• EHSS / Compliance
• Production execution
• Cost
• Stability
• Quality

Analyze current process capability, find root causes to issues, and implement improvements. Utilize manufacturing excellence tools where appropriate. Represent manufacturing, process optimization projects, and process and product changes using a cross-functional team approach that address all aspects of the product and process changes.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Complete or and support reviews of relief contingencies through verification of past analyses, current drawings and equipment information, and confirm validity of different overpressure scenarios with input from Operations as necessary. Lead or and coordinate implementation of any identified corrective actions from contingency analyses, including leading MOC efforts and project implementation as needed.
• Develop internal expertise of relief contingency analysis through mentoring and training of other site engineers and technicians.
• Provide support to the site to ensure the units meet all ISO, PSM, and other external and internal regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, participating in PHAs, executing MOCs, investigating incidents, and owning closure of action items (ATS).
• Collect and analyze data for process improvement opportunities.
• Utilize root cause analysis to find root causes of issues.
• Implement solutions to optimize unit performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding new process technologies.

What Matters to SABIC

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical degree
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Manufacturing with a thorough understanding of process design engineering -
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Demonstrated personal commitment in safety, environmental, health and security practices.
• Track record of leading and implementing successful projects process changes, and improvements
• Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and self-direction
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
• Comfortable working from platforms at elevated heights for field verification work
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to fully understand a process and its control philosophy
• A strong understanding of fluid flow principles and thermodynamics
• Proficient in applying relevant industry codes and standards such as API 520, API 521, ASME Section VIII.
• Ability to use risk analysis results to develop a strategy to eliminate or minimize the impact of risk scenarios.
• Understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Desired Skills:

• Aspen process modeling experience
• Heat exchanger modeling experience
• Strong general mechanical background and familiarity with piping, bolting, valves, and common mechanical fabrication and repair processes

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the "Apply Now/Apply" option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday - Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

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